Prep the dates.

Slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit. Don’t cut all the way through—you want a cute little pocket, not two sad halves.

Fill them up.

Spoon about a teaspoon of nut butter into each date. Be generous, but don’t overstuff unless you enjoy sticky fingers and regret.

Add chocolate (optional but iconic).

Melt the dark chocolate gently—microwave in short bursts or use a double boiler if you’re feeling fancy. Drizzle or dip the stuffed dates like you mean it.

Let them set.

Place the dates on parchment paper and chill for 10–15 minutes until the chocolate firms up. Or don’t wait and eat them immediately. I won’t tell.